ALS patient advocates for more funding as key legislation awaits president's signature

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/6 8:52A Patrick Thomas

The ACT for ALS was originally signed by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

'We've all been exhausted': N.C. mom talks about possible rabies exposure from baby goats

Health | Spectrum News 1 9/11 5:07A Melody Greene

A family in North Carolina speaks about their tough treatment process after exposure to rabies from goats at a mobile petting zoo.

N.C. teenager dies from brain-eating amoeba

Health | Spectrum News 1 9/1 9:32A Patrick Thomas

The NCDHHS confirmed a teenager infected with a brain-eating amoeba has died.

Cyclosporiasis cases are still being reported in N.C. Here’s what to know

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/23 9:53A Michael White

New cases of the food-borne illness continue to be identified but not as many as during the June-July surge.

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to...

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/17 5:10A Associated Press

States are seeking financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates.

State health officials: What you should know about West Nile virus in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:02A Jatrissa Wooten

Two cases of West Nile virus have been found in North Carolina — in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

What does the rise of weight loss drugs mean for people with eating disorders?

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 4:29A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

The popularity of weight loss medications has some experts worried about the risks they may pose to individuals with eating disorders.